Astound Broadband vs Verizon Fios
Verizon Fios ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 79 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $40/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Astound Broadband and Verizon Fios compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Astound Broadband | Verizon Fios |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fiber | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 1.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 1.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $30/mo | $40/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $42.50/mo | $40/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | On some plans | No |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 11 | 10 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 79/100 | 80/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Astound Broadband
CableFiberNot yet checked- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $30/mo · real $42.50
- 600 Mbps600 Mbps · $45/mo · real $57.50
- 1 Gig1 Gbps · $60/mo · real $72.50
- 1.5 Gig Fiber1.5 Gbps · $80/mo · real $80
Verizon Fios
FiberChecked Sep 11, 2026- 300 Mbps300 Mbps · $40/mo · real $40
- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $75/mo · real $75
- 1 Gig940 Mbps · $90/mo · real $90
- 2 Gig2.3 Gbps · $100/mo · real $100
- 5 Gig5 Gbps · $110/mo · real $110
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Astound Broadband
- Undercuts incumbent cable in the same neighborhoods
- No data caps
- Gigabit under $60 in most markets
- Coverage is block-by-block
- Promo pricing expires
- Brand transition left support inconsistent
Verizon Fios
- Symmetrical fiber
- Multi-year price guarantee available
- Router included on gig tiers
- Only 10 states
- Not available in every building it passes
- Perks are bundled into higher tiers
Head to head
Cities where Astound Broadband and Verizon Fios compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Astound Broadband vs Verizon Fios, answered
Is Astound Broadband or Verizon Fios better?
Verizon Fios ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 79 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $40/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (5 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Astound Broadband or Verizon Fios?
Verizon Fios has the lower real cost: $40 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $42.50 for Astound Broadband. The advertised entry prices are $30 for Astound Broadband and $40 for Verizon Fios.
Which is faster, Astound Broadband or Verizon Fios?
Verizon Fios sells the faster top plan, at 5 Gbps down and 5 Gbps up. Astound Broadband tops out at 1.5 Gbps down and 1.5 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Astound Broadband and Verizon Fios?
We have both on record in 6 markets, including New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA. Availability still varies street by street.
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